20 and he commanded some of the best soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and throw them into the furnace of blazing fire. 21 So these men, in their trousers, robes, head coverings,[a] and other clothes, were tied up and thrown into the furnace of blazing fire. 22 Since the king’s command was so urgent[b](A) and the furnace extremely hot, the raging flames[c] killed those men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 3:21 The identity of these articles of clothing is uncertain.
  2. 3:22 Or harsh
  3. 3:22 Lit the flame of the fire

Bible Gateway Recommends

CSB Kids Bible, Thinline Edition--LeatherTouch, space  design
CSB Kids Bible, Thinline Edition--LeatherTouch, space design
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $18.99
Save: $6.00 (24%)
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Burgundy Bonded Leather, In
CSB Tony Evans Study Bible, Burgundy Bonded Leather, In
Retail: $89.99
Our Price: $30.49
Save: $59.50 (66%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Outreach Bible, Large Print Edition, 36 copies
CSB Outreach Bible, Large Print Edition, 36 copies
Retail: $287.64
Our Price: $197.64
Save: $90.00 (31%)
CSB Invitation New Testament, Case of 108
CSB Invitation New Testament, Case of 108
Retail: $106.92
Our Price: $78.99
Save: $27.93 (26%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
CSB Ancient Faith Study Bible--hardcover, brown
CSB Ancient Faith Study Bible--hardcover, brown
Retail: $49.99
Our Price: $36.99
Save: $13.00 (26%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
CSB Life Connections Study Bible--Soft leather-look, brown
CSB Life Connections Study Bible--Soft leather-look, brown
Retail: $59.99
Our Price: $34.49
Save: $25.50 (43%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars